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Subtract 56/60 from 2/45

2/45 - 56/60 is -8/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/180 - 168/180 = 8 - 168/180 = -160/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/9

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